It appears that the militarized police force running rampant on the streets of America just can’t handle the threats of a 95-year old man in a nursing home armed with a cane. Although it appears the officers are attempting to justify their violent and aggressive behavior by claiming he was wielding a “12 inch knife,” I would’ve thought the police are supposed to know how to deal with such situations, particularly when their assailant is basically a centenarian. This seems to be societal blowback from the Rise of the Warrior Cop, a subject I highlighted recently. Now from UPI:

PARK FOREST, Ill., July 28 (UPI) – A 95-year-old Illinois man who allegedly confronted police officers with a knife and cane died after they shot him with a stun gun and bean bag rounds.

Yes, a cane.

Officers were called to an assisted living home in the village of Park Forest Friday after the man, identified as John Warna, allegedly became combative with employees of a private ambulance company who were attempting to transfer him to a hospital for medical treatment, The (Chicago) SouthtownStar reported.

[4] Police Kill 68-Year-Old Man in His Home After He Accidentally Triggered His Medical Alert System: http://www.prisonplanet.com/police-kill-68-year-old-man-in-his-home-after-he-accidentally-triggered-his-medical-alert-system.html

[5] TV Presenter Warned By Police – Carrying Knife In Own Home Is Illegal: http://www.prisonplanet.com/tv-presenter-warned-by-police-carrying-knife-in-own-home-is-illegal.html

[6] NY cops break into Marine vet’s home and Taser him to death: http://www.prisonplanet.com/ny-cops-break-into-marine-vets-home-and-taser-him-to-death.html